Raymond Wong Pak-ming


Raymond Wong Pak-ming is a Hong Kong film producer, playwright, director and actor. He is one of the most successful producers in Hong Kong cinema, having been one of the comedians to establish Cinema City Studios in 1980.

Career

Cinema City

In 1980, Wong formed the renowned Cinema City Enterprises, Ltd. with Karl Maka and Dean Shek. The production company became an industry phenomenon, producing films such as A Better Tomorrow, Aces Go Places, Prison on Fire and All About Ah-Long. Actors such as Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung and Ti Lung along with filmmakers John Woo, Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark were some of the people who rose to fame under the Cinema City label. He played the actor in the comedy ghost series Happy Ghost.
In 1991, the trio broke up, with both Maka and Shek ending their interests in the film industry.

Mandarin films

Wong eventually formed Mandarin Films Distribution Co. Ltd. later that year, while continuing to establish himself as a successful film producer. Mandarin went on to produce films such as The Bride with [White Hair], Dragon Tiger Gate, and Flash Point, with Wong often serving as an executive producer for the films produced. To this day, the company has produced over 100 films.

Personal life

Wong is married to Wong Man-kuen.

Filmography as actor

Fun, [Hong Kong Style] For Whom to Be Murdered – Liu Man Strike of the Thunderkick Tiger Laughing TimesMan Eating BananasBeware of Pickpocket – Dishonest DinerAll the Wrong Clues Till Death Do We Scare – Stewart PikAces Go Places – PriestAces Go Places 2 – PriestPlay Catch Kung Hai Fat Choy Happy Ghost – Stewart Pik, the Happy GhostThe Tenant – Hansom WongHappy Ghost II – Hong Sam-Kwai/Happy GhostCong & Me in Paradise – Cannon WongTrue Colours – RobertHappy Ghost 3 – Hong Sam-Kwai/Happy GhostSeven Years Itch – Willie NgGoodbye Darling – Dai Luk MaoThe Eighth Happiness – Mr. FongAll About Ah-Long – PatrickHow to be a Billionaire – Huang ShangMr. Coconut – Wong Ka-Fan